Our language short courses

Enroling now for our April-July term starting 24 April 2023.

See our timetables for the full list of scheduled courses and how to enrol. Please be aware that places are first come first served. Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked or up to midnight 11 April, whichever is soonest.

Further below is a list of language short courses we offer throughout the year.
Unless stated otherwise, these languages may be offered either as a short term time course or for tailored tuition. We enrol throughout the year in line with our term dates.

Complete our online form to register your interest in a language not currently advertised. We endeavour to introduce additional languages, given there is sufficient interest.

Please read our terms and conditions before applying for any of our courses.
Note: We do not offer classes in English as a Foreign Language. For English, please contact IFCELS

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Department of History of Art and Archaeology & School of Arts

Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art

In association with the British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum, the Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art is a journey of object-based study through lectures and contributions from a wide range of leading scholars, curators, and art market professionals.

School of Arts

Specialist art short courses

In-person and online short courses specialising in the arts of Asia.

Collections Highlights - East Asia

Highlights from the SOAS object and artwork collections from East Asia